Tuscaloosa Academy Earns Prestigious AP Honor Roll Platinum Distinction

The private school is the only one in Tuscaloosa County to receive the top-level recognition from the College Board.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Tuscaloosa Academy (TA), a private school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has been named an Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll Platinum School by the College Board. This is the highest level of distinction awarded, and TA is the only school in Tuscaloosa County to receive this honor.

Why it matters

The AP Honor Roll Platinum designation recognizes schools that demonstrate strong student participation in AP coursework and high levels of success on AP exams. This achievement reflects the school's commitment to providing rigorous academic opportunities and supporting students in reaching their full potential.

The details

To earn the Platinum distinction, schools must meet stringent criteria set by the College Board, including having a high percentage of students participating in AP courses and a high percentage of those students earning scores that qualify for college credit. TA says the recognition affirms the school's efforts to balance access to advanced coursework with academic support and preparation.

  • Tuscaloosa Academy announced the honor on February 12, 2026.

The players

Tuscaloosa Academy

A private school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that has been recognized as an Advanced Placement Honor Roll Platinum School by the College Board.

Beckie Share

The Head of School at Tuscaloosa Academy, who stated that the honor reflects the dedication and determination of the school's students and the extraordinary commitment of its faculty.

College Board

The organization that administers the Advanced Placement (AP) program and recognized Tuscaloosa Academy as an AP Honor Roll Platinum School.

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What they’re saying

“This honor reflects the dedication and determination of our students, who continually rise to the challenge of advanced coursework. It also speaks to the extraordinary commitment of our faculty, whose expertise and high expectations prepare students not only for AP exams, but for college and beyond.”

— Beckie Share, Head of School (Patch.com)

What’s next

Tuscaloosa Academy plans to continue its focus on providing rigorous academic opportunities and supporting students in achieving success on AP exams.

The takeaway

Tuscaloosa Academy's achievement as an AP Honor Roll Platinum School demonstrates the school's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to challenge and prepare students for college and beyond. This recognition highlights the school's role in fostering a culture of high expectations and student success in the Tuscaloosa community.